More Comment – Page 269
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CommentCIL: a tax on all your houses
Could the Community Infrastructure Levy be more of a brake on housebuilding than local opposition?
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CommentTime for joined up thinking
Why the industry needs an independent policy and technical platform with improving building performance as its primary objective
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CommentPrivate sector optimism is spreading
Data from the CPA/Barbour ABI index shows that construction contracts went up 11% in September
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CommentMake sure you do your homework
This case demonstrates the importance of checking the financial standing of who you contract with
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CommentCoalition must stick to green energy plan
Controversial green taxes will save consumers money in the long term
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CommentHinkley: One hurdle down, a few more to go
European approval and finance still need to be arranged before this project is ready to start
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CommentBoom time for construction?
Forecasts are looking up, but is the picture that’s emerging that realistic?
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CommentStrengthening data push construction forecasters towards greater optimism
There is plenty of room for greater hope, but there remains plenty of reasons to temper optimism with caution
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CommentClients’ focus on cost challenges our industry
How will clients’ changing demands shape the way consultants work and offer value?
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CommentWhy China needs 'slow design'
The speed of architecture and construction in the country risks creating identikit cities
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CommentConstruction suffers when it ignores diversity
Construction remains white and male dominated and is missing out on talent elswhere
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Comment'Smart cities'? How about 'collaborative regional intelligence'
The UK could take the lead on regional data systems that work to address the really big issues of resilience that cities face
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CommentStella Willis vs MRJ Rundell & Associates Ltd and Grovecourt Ltd: Costs management order
This case, before Mister Justice Coulson provided, some useful guidelines for navigating the new cost management rules
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CommentWhy averages are not what they used to be
The meaning we associate with any given statistical formulation tends to stick, but the reality of what that statistic actually describes can change quite dramatically
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CommentBrian Green
Brian Green is an independent analyst, commentator and consultant working in construction, housing and property
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CommentPlanning for stadiums: A sporting chance
Applying to build a sports stadium in an urban area can lead to a number of planning issues. But developers and contractors should point out the benefits it can bring to the community
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CommentThe greatest BIM story never told
We need to help our clients understand what BIM can do for them and challenge their preconceptions about its uses
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CommentTackling air pollution at Elephant & Castle
The south London neighbourhood is currently famous for its grim gyratory system, but the future of Elephant Castle is green